In order to distinguish between shallow earthquakes and quarrying activity, we evaluated 3069 seismic signals from 413 occurrences (112 explosions and 301 shallow earthquakes, depths 5 km), collected by the Aswan seismic sub-network in southern Egypt from 2010 to 2021. The spectral properties and related source parameters (e.g., seismic …

Although most academics believe that the dynastic Egyptians effectively worked hard stone such as granite and basalt with simple copper, bronze and stone tools, this video reveals otherwise. There are 2 unfinished obelisks in the quarry at Aswan, for example that could not have been shaped with simple tools such as those listed above. They...

Isolated in the desert to the west of the Tombs of the Nobles is the ancient Western Quarry, where stone for many ancient monuments – possibly including the Colossi of Memnon – was quarried. A large unfinished obelisk, made for Seti I (1294–1279 BC), was decorated on three sides of its apex before it was abandoned.. Near the obelisk, the ancient …

On July 20, 2018 By Living The Q Life Travel Adventures In Egypt. One of the first things we visited when we arrived in Aswan was the northern quarry, which contains an unfinished obelisk. Most of the granite that …

Throughout history, Aswan was famous for its granite quarry that was used by the ancient Egyptians for constructing several buildings during the ancient Egyptian civilization, like the valley temple of king Chephren …

Jabal al-Silsila Quarry (ancient sandstone mount archaeological chain ) Aswan One of the most important archaeological areas of the ancient Egyptians from the West Bank of the Nile River, 20 km north of Kom Ombo, 65 km north of Aswan, where the Nile River narrows so that every bank becomes a cliff It is the quarry area from which all …

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The analysis of the Aswan quarry blasts revealed that the quarry blasts spectra related to Medcom company quarry activity have a poor fitting to the theoretical source model (Brune's model), have low corner frequency for P-and S-spectra, and the corner frequency ratio between P-and S-waves is less than 1.0 Hz for 95% of the …

The opening of a new quarry was an important event, which was celebrated, sometimes with an eternal record in hieroglyphic inscription. The first step was to remove bad stone, dust sand and rubble. hard …

Western Quarry. Aswan, Egypt, Africa. Aswan. Isolated in the desert to the west of the Tombs of the Nobles is the ancient Western Quarry, where stone for many ancient …

Map showing an ancient quarry landscape covering about 100 km 2 in the Aswan area, with quarries for gr anite and gr anodiorite in Aswan (H6); dolerite in Aswan

Unfinished Obelisk: Exploring an Ancient Quarry in Aswan. When it comes to historic sites in Aswan, the Unfinished Obelisk is a must-visit attraction. Located in an ancient quarry, this colossal structure provides a fascinating glimpse into the ancient quarrying techniques used by the Egyptians. ... Abu Simbel is a UN World Heritage Site ...

The Unfinished Obelisk At Aswan. Located in the ancient granite quarry of Aswan, the unfinished obelisk is one of the most intriguing mysteries of ancient Egypt. The name …

The region around the old border- and trading town of Aswan in Upper Egypt features one of the world's most prominent ancient quarry landscapes. It covers an area of some 150 …

Aswan was the source of ancient Egypt's finest granite, used to make statues and embellish temples, pyramids and obelisks. The large unfinished obelisk in… Temple of Kom Ombo & Crocodile Museum

The Forgotten Stones of Aswan Quarry, Egypt. The Aswan Quarry in Egypt holds a rich history and is a treasure trove of ancient stone.Here are some intriguing facts about this remarkable granite: Granite Source: The …

The large unfinished obelisk in the Aswan quarry. (Author provided) Archaeologists claim the ruler known as Hatshepsut, who came to the throne in 1478 BC sanctioned the construction of the bigger of the two. It is nearly one third larger than any ancient Egyptian obelisk ever erected.

Throughout history, Aswan was famous for its granite quarry that was used by the ancient Egyptians for constructing several buildings during the ancient Egyptian civilization, like the valley temple of king Chephren and …

Unfinished Obelisk. Top choice archaeological site in Aswan . Aswan was the source of ancient Egypt's finest granite, used to make statues and embellish temples, pyramids and obelisks.The large unfinished obelisk …

Granite, specifically the pink to red, and sometimes black granite from the quarry at Aswan in southern Egypt was prized by the ancient Egyptians for making sculptures, obelisks, casing stones, columns, altars, etc. The …

Unfinished Obelisk. Top choice archaeological site in Aswan . Aswan was the source of ancient Egypt's finest granite, used to make statues and embellish temples, pyramids and obelisks.The large unfinished obelisk in the Northern Quarries has provided valuable insight into how these monuments were created, although the full construction process …

The ancient Egyptian quarry in Aswan. ©Paliparan Mohammed showing how the Egyptians used to carve and smoothen the surface of the granite rock using special stones. ©Paliparan. The …

"EGYPT'S OLDEST QUARRY" Marmonil houses exclusive material in granite that cannot be found elsewhere, thanks to our Aswan Quarry. Our Nero Aswan quarry in particular is the oldest in the world. Staying true to our ancestral roots, our Aswan granite quarries are those that were used by the pharaohs, paying testament to natural beauty that ...

There are several quarries in Egypt, but the preferred granite source came from the Aswan area. One of the earliest known directors of the Aswan quarry was …

Aswan Quarry Landscape. Location map. The region around the old border- and trading town of Aswan in Upper Egypt features one of the world's most prominent ancient quarry landscapes. It covers an area of …

Location of the Aswan Unfinished Obelisk Quarry, Aswan, Egypt. (From National Geographic Atlas of the World 7th Ed.) and (b) the unfinished obelisk. (Photography by D.P. Gold, January 2006). The Aswan Quarry was the primary source of red granite used for monumental statuary, architectural elements of temples and pyramids throughout Egypt.

3,500-Year-Old Unfinished Obelisk Reveals Incredible Engineering of Ancient Egypt. By Jessica Stewart on July 14, 2017. Lying as a sleeping giant in a bed of granite, the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, …

Adel Kelany Marks of the Quarry Workers at the Unfinished Obelisk Quarry, Aswan, Egypt: Preliminary Report 1 During the Old and Middle Kingdoms, ancient Egyptians quarried granite from areas around the Nile River at Aswan and to the north of the ancient city there, as suggested by recently discovered granite workshop beside a jetty, which …